Each time an archaeological site is brought up in class, in a film shown in class, or in a slide presentation
keep in mind the following:

Historic Period means a period in which the cultures in question have a documentary record and in which
writing has a full impact both on the cultures being studied and on the scholarship of the investigations. When
records are capable of altering the basic methods and techniques of studying past societies, then we are dealing
with historical archaeology.

Historical Archaeology is the archaeology of European culture throughout the world since the 16th Century
and its impact on indigenous peoples. This includes the spread of Asians and Africans since it was a direct result
of European expansion.

In class when a new site is presented or a film is viewed -- Things that you should look for and remember:

1. Name of site
2. Type of site
3. Time period
4. Archaeologist in charge of project
5. Questions being asked
6. How questions were answered (if they were)
7. Excavation techniques used (procedures and equipment)
8. Material culture recovered: